Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Kearney, NE

  • NPI 1619900065
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3219 Central Ave Ste 201
Kearney, NE 688472903
(917) 536-6453
Mailing address
3707 28Th Ave
Kearney, NE 688451258

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 28, 2021
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #33767

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619900065. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
39
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$49,031
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 27 27 $1,570
33521 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 4 grafts 12 12 $553

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,297
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 9 $1,050.02
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $247.32

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$718
Food and Beverage
$579

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha's medical specialty?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Kearney, NE.
Where does Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha practice?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha practices at 3219 Central Ave Ste 201, Kearney, NE 688472903. Office phone: 9175366453.
What is Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha's NPI?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619900065, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 4 grafts (HCPCS 33521). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.